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#### [![Wil-U Visiting St Giles Hospice shop in Tamworth](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/St%20Giles%20Visit-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=St%20Giles%20Visit-1.jpg) The Successful Partnership Between St Giles Hospice and Wil-U St Giles Hospice is a registered charity offering specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, for people living with terminal illnesses, as well as providing support for their loved ones and carers. Jun 1, 2026, 8:00:01 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/creating-successful-partnerships)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20(51).jpg?width=500&height=500&name=Image%20(51).jpg) Transforming Retail: Community Integrated Care & Inspire By with Wil-U Community Integrated Care and Inspire By currently support over 70 individuals across four shop locations. Each person’s support is tailored to their strengths and ambitions, with roles designed to suit their unique journey. The initiative is all about empowering people with learning disabilities ... May 4, 2026, 8:00:00 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/how-community-integrated-care-are-transforming-retail)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inspire-Community-Integrated-Care-768x384.webp?width=500&height=500&name=Inspire-Community-Integrated-Care-768x384.webp) Wil-U Family Spotlight: Getting to know Community Integrated Care Inspire By is an initiative dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals to make a meaningful difference in their communities. Focused on creativity and innovation, Inspire By provides valuable resources for those wanting to get involved in social change and community work. Apr 2, 2026, 12:13:24 PM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/getting-to-know-community-integrated-care)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grow%20your%20Gift%20Aid%20with%20Wil-U.%20(1).png?width=500&height=500&name=Grow%20your%20Gift%20Aid%20with%20Wil-U.%20(1).png) How Wil-U Makes Retail Gift Aid Growth Easier Retail Gift Aid is a vital fundraising tool for charity shops, allowing them to raise additional funds from donated goods. However, the process can be time-consuming and complex, especially when volunteers aren’t familiar with it. That’s where Wil-U steps in. We make Gift Aid easier, faster, and ... Mar 18, 2026, 8:51:31 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/gift-aid-growth-made-easier)

#### [![Wil-U Visit to CSSEF ](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Image%20(34).jpg?width=500&height=500&name=Image%20(34).jpg) CSSEF’s Retail Journey & Strengthening a Wil-U Family Partnership. CSSEF (Chloe and Sophie’s Special Ear Fund) started with one simple goal: to make life a little brighter for deaf children in their local community. Inspired by sisters Chloe and Sophie Jackson, the charity has spent over 15 years raising funds and spreading awareness to help local schools and ... Mar 3, 2026, 12:45:55 PM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/cssefs-retail-journey)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(72).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(72).png) Wil U Family Spotlight: Getting to know CSSEF Chloe and Sophie’s Special Ear Fund (CSSEF) is a charity with a big heart and a clear mission: to brighten the lives of Deaf Children. Founded by the Jackson family, CSSEF has been championing Deaf awareness, support and inclusion for more than a decade, growing from a local passion project into a ... Feb 9, 2026, 8:00:00 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/wil-u-family-spotlight-cssef)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NLH%20X%20Wil-U-1.png?width=500&height=500&name=NLH%20X%20Wil-U-1.png) North London Hospice reaches Gift Aid milestone with Wil-U Reaching an incredible milestone, over 50,000 people have now signed up for Gift Aid across North London Hospice shops; four times the number they had just a year ago. This enormous boost in the value of donated goods means they are able to raise even more funds at no extra cost to their supporters. Jan 12, 2026, 9:54:30 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/north-london-hospice-reaches-gift-aid-milestone)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Movember%20blog%20banner.png?width=500&height=500&name=_Movember%20blog%20banner.png) Supporting Movember & Men’s Health This November, we are in support of Movember and the vital conversations it sparks around men’s health, from mental wellbeing to cancer awareness. Nov 17, 2025, 12:18:36 PM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/supporting-movember-mens-health)

#### [![](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GA%20blog%20banner.png?width=500&height=500&name=GA%20blog%20banner.png) How Gift Aid Works for Charity Shops: Everything You Need to Know Understanding Gift Aid: The Basics Gift Aid is a simple way to make your donations go even further, and it won’t cost you a penny extra. Oct 7, 2025, 10:27:07 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/how-does-gift-aid-work)

#### [![In store customer experience at St Giles Hospice ](https://www.wil-u.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(32).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(32).png) Turning Great Experiences into Greater Impact: 5 Charity Shop Tips A charity shop isn’t just a place to find bargains; it’s where everyday moments turn into meaningful impact. From donating and volunteering to shopping in-store, every action helps raise more funds for good causes through charity retail. At Wil-U, we work closely with charity shops across the UK, ... Sep 8, 2025, 9:10:45 AM](https://www.wil-u.com/blog/turning-great-experiences-into-greater-impact)

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